Diploma in Environmental Technician - Field and Laboratory (Co-op) in Hamilton Canada | Niagara College

Explore a technical career focused on gathering, recording, and evaluating water, air, and soil samples within local watersheds while adhering to policies and regulations. As an Environmental Technician, you'll experience the diversity of fieldwork and laboratory environments, with opportunities across industries, government agencies, and conservation organizations. Your work may involve monitoring waste systems, recording ecological changes, and performing environmental site evaluations. Program Highlights Receive hands-on training across our 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and throughout the Niagara Region. Complete a 350-hour paid summer co-op placement for real-world experience. Earn valuable certifications: Drinking Water Operation Class 1 (OWWCO), OACETT accreditation, and CEPIT designation. Career Paths Water quality analyst Wastewater treatment specialist Environmental education coordinator Field sampling and data specialist Environmental assessment advisor Watershed conservation technician Two-Year Diploma Program